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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.60 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.60 and 150.72 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.60 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.60 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.60 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 55,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555.39/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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